Bedini, Archbishop Cajetan, New York, New York, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1854 February 1

Bedini received here Blanc's two letters dated January 13 and 18. Blanc's words of consolation were a balm to his heart, so tried by the malice of men. He would have gone on to New Orleans if the repeated orders of the Pope had not recalled him to Rome. The diabolical orgies would only have inflamed the Catholic hearts to hold firmly to their faith. Bedini regrets that he could not personally give to Blanc's flock, the blessing from the Pope. For Bedini, the celebrations as well as the persecutions will be equally cherished; there are no victories without battles and no battles without enemies. Bedini is too pressed with arrangements for his departure. He was expected in Rome during January. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.